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U.S. ZIP Code · KS66612

Shawnee County · Topeka, KS

Typical home value

$71,855[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-18.9%
5-year / yr
+7.9%
10-year / yr
+8.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-74.7%
vs metro
-69.7%
vs state
-58.7%
ZIP 66612 location in KS
Location of ZIP 66612 in KS

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 66612 is worth $71,855 — 69.7% below the Topeka, KS median. Over the past year, values have fallen 18.9%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$907[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Shawnee County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
1,754[3]
Median household income
$26,067[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Shawnee County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-71[5]
Moved in
3,423
Moved out
3,494

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
2
  • Topeka High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Topeka Public Schools

    1,508 students

  • Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Topeka Public Schools

    434 students

  • 500 Reach

    High · Grades 12 · Kansas City

    188 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$363
Loan principal$57,484
Down payment$14,371
Total interest paid$73,317

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$499
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
54th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 66612?
The typical home in 66612 is worth $71,855, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 66612?
Home values in 66612 are down 18.9% over the past year, and up 7.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 66612?
The effective property tax rate in 66612 is 1.3% — roughly $907 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 66612?
ZIP code 66612 has a population of 1,754 and a median household income of $26,067.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Topeka, KS

    Typical home
    $71,530
    Gross yield
  • Topeka, KS

    Typical home
    $74,006
    Gross yield
  • Topeka, KS

    Typical home
    $101,244
    Gross yield
  • Topeka, KS

    Typical home
    $110,616
    Gross yield
  • Topeka, KS

    Typical home
    $131,348
    Gross yield
  • Topeka, KS

    Typical home
    $135,733
    Gross yield
    9.7%

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